[valkyrie]

First, I don't think that anybody would ever be able to come up with the gigantic amount of money it would take to run such a program. At least in Illinois, DCFS is completely overwhelmed and as such, mistakes happen all the time, and that's only when they have to deal with the problem parents. I can't imagine what would happen if they (or someone else) had to deal with ALL soon-to-be parents.

Also, I have a few. Upon finding out that she is pregnant, one must attend classes. Does that mean only women have to go? What about fathers? What if the woman doesn't know who the father is? What if he is abusive? What is the consequence of refusing to attend the classes -- father or mother?

I have to say, and I admit that this is going to sound really arrogant, but I would really resent anyone telling me how to raise any children I might have. As far as I'm concerned, unless there is a problem, it's nobody's business but mine and my family's and I would resent the intrusion on my personal business and valuable time.

There are many idiots in the world, and many of them reproduce. I'd love to solve that problem, but I don't think that a class is the answer. Unfortunately, I don't really have any suggestions. It's a really difficult issue.